Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1343906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carv.-Sobr., M.Machado & L.P.Queiroz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37(4): 978. 2012 [26 Oct 2012]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001356360



Common Names

  • Spirotheca elegans
  • Elegant Spirotheca
  • Elegant False Foxglove


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Description

Spirotheca elegans (also called Elegant Spirotheca, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is found in Central and South America. This species has a small, evergreen grass with fragrant, white flowers and small, yellow-orange fruits. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

Uses & Benefits

Spirotheca elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spirotheca elegans has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spirotheca elegans is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun, but may require more frequent watering.

Where to Find Spirotheca elegans

Spirotheca elegans can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Spirotheca elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spirotheca elegans?

Spirotheca elegans

What type of plant is Spirotheca elegans?

It is a type of flowering shrub.

Where is Spirotheca elegans found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Marlon C. Machado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Machado' in the authors string.
Jefferson Guedes de Carvalho-Sobrinho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carv.-Sobr.' in the authors string.